brochettes-of-melon-prosciutto-and-fresh-mozzarella-108428.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Using on/off turns, puree olive oil, 1/3 cup basil, and shallot in processor until basil and shallot are finely chopped.",
        "Cut each cantaloupe wedge crosswise in half. If using large mozzarella ball, trim and cut into 6 cubes. Alternate 1 melon piece, 1 piece ruffled prosciutto, 1 mozzarella ball or cube, 1 more prosciutto piece, and 1 more melon piece on each skewer. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving.)",
        "Arrange skewers on platter. Drizzle with basil oil and sprinkle with cracked black pepper. Garnish with basil sprigs.",
        "*Available at Italian markets, cheese shops, and some supermarkets."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1/2 cup olive oil",
        "1/3 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves plus sprigs for garnish",
        "1 medium shallot, quartered",
        "1 small (about 2-pound) cantaloupe, halved crosswise, seeded, cut into 6 wedges, peeled",
        "6 small fresh water-packed mozzarella balls or one 8-ounce ball,* drained",
        "6 thin slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise, gathered into ruffle",
        "6 8-inch wooden skewers"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Cheese",
        "Fruit",
        "Pork",
        "Appetizer",
        "No-Cook",
        "Low Carb",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Mozzarella",
        "Melon",
        "Cantaloupe",
        "Summer",
        "Prosciutto",
        "Wheat/Gluten-Free",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "No Sugar Added"
    ],
    "title": "Brochettes of Melon, Prosciutto, and Fresh Mozzarella",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/brochettes-of-melon-prosciutto-and-fresh-mozzarella-108428"
}